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Restriction on felling and removal of trees.— Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force or in any custom or usage or contract and except as provided in this Act or the rules made thereunder, no person shall fell or remove or dispose off any tree or forest produce in any land, whether in his ownership or occupancy or otherwise, except with the previous permission of the Tree Officer: Provided that if the tree is not immediately felled, there would be grave danger to life or property or traffic, the owner of the land may take immediate action to fell such tree and report the fact to the Tree Officer within twenty-four hours of such felling. 9[8A.Removal of Coconut Palm:- Any person desirous of removing old, unyielding coconut palm to replace the same with new ones, or removal of coconut palm which are likely to cause damage to life or property, may apply to Agriculture Officer, having jurisdiction of area, who shall deal with the prescribe.]